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What driver's license is needed to drive a truck.

      Truck drivers not only haul large loads across the country or even across the continent, they also have a great deal of responsibility. The big trucks are a lot more unwieldy than normal cars, and accidents with trucks often have serious consequences. Therefore, only those who have the appropriate driver's license are allowed behind the wheel of a truck. Note: you can find information on the classification and description of truck here . Until 1999 it was class 2, since the reorganization of the driving license classes the truck driving license is called class C. However, the legislature differentiates between different C licenses: Class C1 includes medium-duty trucks with a gross vehicle weight of more than 3.5 tons, but less than 7.5 tons. Trailers may be towed in this class, but only if they are not heavier than 750 kilograms. If you want more weight on the hook of the truck, class C1E is required. Here, too, the towing vehicle must not exceed the 7.5 t limit and the tota